Can you keep chickens in Borough of Bogota, NJ?
Unclear. The published Bogota code says nothing about keeping chickens, poultry or fowl, so there is no rule to point to either way.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Searched the full Bogota code on eCode360 for poultry, fowl, chicken, livestock and animals.
- Chapter 5, Animals, covers only dogs, cats, rabies control, cruelty and vicious dogs.
- The only poultry references are inside the floodplain chapter's definition of an agricultural structure.
- Anyone planning a coop should ask the Borough Clerk or Health Officer before building.
Source: Borough of Bogota Code (eCode360), Borough of Bogota Code, searched in full (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Bogota clerk or zoning office before you build.
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